I got the blues for you

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Every Fall/Winter season a ‘new black’ emerges, which is funny when you think about it because black is always the ‘new black’, no exceptions.

Still, marketing is marketing and clothing must sell so we always pretend that something can actually replace black. Grey / gray is still considered to be a stretch for the all-black monogamists, and, just like all Fall fashion that has gone before, it’s big for the season. Surprise. Still, however exciting “Winter Grey” and “Winter White” is for some folks, there is nothing like a pop of a deep, jewel tone to add a welcomed contrast, and dare I say, a ray of proverbial sunshine to an otherwise dreary- blah scene. A fail-safe colour for the more daring among during the Fall season is always plum/ purple/ violet/ mauve.

However, if you really want to bust that envelope wide open, the colour of the moment is blue. Not just any blue – Cobalt blue.

The artist Van Gogh wrote:

“The cobalt blue is a divine color and there is nothing more beautiful to create an atmosphere“

I couldn’t agree more. It’s like winter’s “yellow”.

If you want to step out in daring style, done a Cobalt blue ensemble – frock, blouse, skirt, pantsuit – go bold!.

Makeup/ Accessories

If you aren’t so secure in your ability to wear full colour, opt then for accessories – cobalt blue scarf, ring, bangle(s), earrings and/or of course shoes, but please, don’t do both clothing and accessories – Too much of a good thing is good for nothing. You don’t want to look like a block of blue soap.

With such a strong statement that is a Cobalt blue ‘fit, strive to keep the details of everything else that you are donning simple.

- Simple but elegant makeup in neutral tones – you don’t need anything else competing with a colour as bold as this

- Easy-going, no fuss hair hair, and

- a confident “Yes, I was sober when I chose my kit, were you?” smile

is all that you need to pair wit this look. NO fuss and frills necessary. a la the actress, Kerry Washington, in a feminine and fancy Jason Wu, design.

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Proof that you don’t have to over do, or over expose to make a statement. I’ll refrain from any name calling.

If you couldn’t have told before, Cobalt blue is my bestest and favorite colour in the whole world. Fall/ Winter 2010 is mine. *snicker*

Freakin’Fabulous.

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